Information for Supervisors

Would you like to supervise an MSCA doctoral/postdoctoral fellowship in the future or are you already an MSCA supervisor?
We have summarized the most important information for you on this page.

Why is your commitment as a supervisor so important?

Effective supervision of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions doctoral students and postdocs, appropriate mentoring and career advice help to create a supportive working environment for researchers. Effective supervision is strongly promoted by the MSCA. Learn about the important role you play in writing a proposal during the application process and during MSCA Fellowships and how you can actively support your candidates and fellows.

Informational event for supervisors

On January 22, 2025, the Research Support team of the University of Kassel will offer an online workshop for future supervisors of an MSCA Fellowship. Registration is now open.

MSCA guidelines for supervision

As the EU's flagship program for researcher mobility and training, the MSCA promotes effective supervision, mentoring and appropriate career guidance for MSCA researchers.

The MSCA Guidelines on Supervisions serve as a reference to ensure that researchers are adequately supervised throughout the duration of their research project.

The guidelines are in line with the principles set out in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

The MSCA supervision guidelines should be taken into account from the very beginning, in the planning phase of the research project. They apply for the entire duration of the project.

They contain specific provisions for supervisors, researchers and institutions on the following aspects:

  • Integration of researchers
  • Research funding
  • Career development
  • Mentoring and well-being of researchers
  • Communication and conflict resolution
  • Training and professional development of supervisors
  • Supervision is an essential element of successful MSCA research. It is of great importance for the career advancement of researchers.
  • Good supervision helps to create a supportive environment for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers and research staff to carry out their work.
  • Advice, support, guidance, counseling and mentoring from experienced staff are important prerequisites for those starting or resuming their careers in research.

Links

Find out more about the MSCA care guidelines here.